New to Gaming - PC Questions

[keeganbbeane]

Hello! I am new to gaming, and I have a PC that I currently use. However, it is not made for gaming, so it is limited in what it's able to run. I am looking into investing in an upgraded computer specifically for gaming. Since I am new to this and it is recreational, I don't need a top-notch setup, but I would like a PC capable of running bigger games. Any tips on what PC would be good to start with? Thanks!

[_I_]

budget/currency, location?

are you ok with building your own pc?
any parts you can reuse?
monitor, k/m, controller etc.


most oem prebuilds are way overpriced and use cheap components that will limit performance and/or restrict upgrades

this is a good watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKxBogvUe_c

[SlowClick]

Read some how-to guides - like this one:

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-pc-build-guide/

The article talks about the various components, and from there you can do some more research to figure out what you want. Then find an online (or real) shop that builds PCs to order, (some have a PC builder widget) and 'build' your PC.

Look at https://pcbuilder.net/ and play with their builder too. Or first.

[keeganbbeane]

Thanks for the video! I'll be in the US, and I have a Ubisoft controller and a nice keyboard. Other than that, no parts to reuse. Based on my current knowledge, a prebuilt desktop PC would be best (which I guess I'll have to be careful about based on the Youtube video), and I'm willing to save up to spend maybe $1,300 to $1,800 (excluding cost of monitor). The reason prebuilt is just because I probably won't have to time to research and learn about building. I know the budget is much lower than some really nice setups, but I only would (could) use it a couple of times a week for the next several years (I'll be entering a doctoral program). If that budget is not feasible for what I need, then I might wait and rethink how much time I'll actually be able to use it!

[_I_]

are you near a microcenter?
https://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/default.aspx
they have some good prebuilds in that range

[keeganbbeane]

Автор сообщения: _I_

are you near a microcenter?
https://www.microcenter.com/site/stores/default.aspx
they have some good prebuilds in that range

The nearest one will be about 3 hours away, but I'll definitley keep that option in mind because I don't mind a drive.

[keeganbbeane]

What specs will cover a majority of games? Or what specs should I be looking for in a PC for a beginner?

[_I_]

they also have a custom build option, only about $100-200 more than building yourself

[C1REX]

Автор сообщения: keeganbbeane

What specs will cover a majority of games? Or what specs should I be looking for in a PC for a beginner?

Depends of your expectations.
Do you want a similar image quality in the newest games to ps5 or better?
Or maybe you want to play older games designed for ps4 like God of War?

Daniel Owens just made a new video giving some ideas on options and prices.

https://youtu.be/047msAwnWX0?si=H8xmHON6HYAFqs7u

[Bad 💀 Motha]

YouTube > How to build a PC 2024 ~ Plenty of good helpful videos out there, along with in-depth write-ups. But it will be helpful to be shown various areas of the PC and what to look out for.

Look at suggestions in your budget range.

[Guydodge]

Автор сообщения: keeganbbeane

What specs will cover a majority of games? Or what specs should I be looking for in a PC for a beginner?

the specs and build (all major brand components)of this pc are a pretty nice sweet spot
should play any game you want with decent fps and be able to keep up for a few years.
its a well balanced system and thats really what you want.not endorsing this pc
but it tics all the boxes you should be looking for.decent airflow,all components upgradable
and name brands not out dated,win 11 and this one comes with 2 year warranty..all important while your searching for a pc


https://starforgesystems.com/products/horizon-ii-elite